PageProof, the industry-leading online proofing platform, has announced the launch of its new add-in for Microsoft Office, available for both desktop and Office 365 users. This powerful addition aims to simplify and accelerate the review and approval process for teams working on Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files, providing a seamless experience for creative collaboration. With this tool, users can now easily upload files to PageProof, manage feedback, and ensure brand compliance directly within their familiar Microsoft Office environment.

Features of PageProof's Microsoft Office Add-In

The integration of PageProof with Microsoft Office makes it easier than ever to streamline workflows and manage approval processes. Key features of the add-in include:

1. Create Proofs Directly from Microsoft Office

   With just one click, users can upload documents, spreadsheets, and presentations from Word, Excel, and PowerPoint into PageProof. This simplifies the proofing process by allowing teams to create new versions and initiate approval workflows without leaving their Office applications.

2. Effortless Feedback Management

   PageProof’s task pane within Word, Excel, and PowerPoint makes it easy to view comments and track progress. Feedback is returned as a to-do list, which can be filtered by status (e.g., unmarked, to-do, and done). Users can respond to comments, add new ones, and download attachments, all without leaving the application.

3. Version Control and Smart Compare

   Managing multiple versions of a document is made easy with automatic version control. PageProof keeps a full version history, allowing users to compare versions side-by-side or use Smart Compare to automatically calculate and display the differences between them.

4. Automated Approval Workflows

   PageProof allows users to send proofs through a structured approval workflow. Roles and permissions can be customized to control who sees the proof and when, and automated reminders ensure the project moves forward without delays.

5. Brand Compliance with Checklists

   PageProof’s checklists guide reviewers through brand guidelines, ensuring that every document, spreadsheet, or presentation is aligned with company standards. The platform also maintains a detailed audit trail of feedback, decisions, and approvals throughout the entire process.

How PageProof Benefits Marketing and Brand Teams

“PageProof is already the go-to platform for reviewing creative work like Adobe files, video, audio, and web. Now, with our Microsoft Office add-in, marketing and brand teams can bring corporate documents into the same streamlined approval workflow directly from Word, Excel, and PowerPoint,” said Gemma Rann, CEO of PageProof.

The integration of PageProof with Microsoft Office helps marketing teams and enterprises collaborate more efficiently, reduce bottlenecks, and ensure all assets—whether creative files or corporate documents—undergo consistent approval processes.

Expert Insights on the Add-In’s Impact

“We are committed to providing teams with seamless integrations to review and approve files within the tools they use every day. Whether working on documents, spreadsheets, or presentations, PageProof ensures efficient collaboration, clear communication, and faster approvals,” said Marcus Radich, CTO of PageProof.

The Microsoft Office add-in is designed to save time, enhance productivity, and reduce errors by keeping feedback and approval processes centralized within one platform.

The launch of PageProof’s Microsoft Office add-in marks an important advancement in the realm of online proofing platforms. By offering easy version control, seamless feedback management, automated approval workflows, and brand compliance checklists, PageProof empowers creative and marketing teams to collaborate more efficiently. This new tool ensures that teams can handle all their Microsoft Office documents, spreadsheets, and presentations in the same streamlined, controlled manner as their other creative assets.